Senior Tax Manager
Interim Income Tax Senior Manager / Manager (Consulting Engagement) 📍 Dallas, TX (Onsite 3–4 days/week) 🕒 Start Date: May 11, 2026 (estimated) 📅 Duration: Estimated at 3+ months 💼 Schedule: 40 hours/week💲 Pay Rate: $90–$120/hour (depending on level)About the OpportunityOur client, a large consulting firm has a sub-contracted professional services client who is seeking an experienced Tax Senior Manager or Manager to step into a high-impact interim role supporting a publicly traded company during their transition. This engagement requires a hands-on, execution-focused professional who can lead and stabilize the tax function during a critical reporting period.Key ResponsibilitiesASC 740 Provision & ReportingLead preparation and review of quarterly income tax provisions under ASC 740Manage deferred taxes, valuation allowances, and effective tax rate analysisPrepare tax-related financial statement footnotes and disclosuresPartner closely with external auditors through review and sign-offPublic Company Compliance & CloseAlign tax provision processes with quarterly and annual close cyclesEnsure SOX-compliant documentation and controlsSupport SEC reporting requirements related to income taxesTax Leadership & OversightServe as interim lead for the tax function (player-coach role)Oversee income tax compliance (federal, state, local)Manage indirect tax matters (sales/use, property tax exposure)Identify process gaps and maintain operational continuityStakeholder ManagementAct as primary liaison with external auditors and tax advisorsCoordinate deliverables, timelines, and issue resolutionClearly communicate tax positions and key judgmentsProcess Improvement (as time allows)Streamline provision and compliance workflowsReduce reliance on manual processesDocument procedures for post-engagement continuityIdeal Candidate ProfileTechnical ExpertiseDeep experience with ASC 740 in a public company environmentStrong understanding of deferred taxes, tax provisions, and disclosuresExperience supporting external auditsLeadership ExperienceBackground as a Tax Manager or Senior Tax ManagerProven ability to operate in lean, fast-paced environmentsComfortable balancing execution with leadership responsibilitiesSystems & ToolsExperience with tax provision software (e.g., OneSource, Corptax)Advanced Excel skills (modeling, reconciliations)Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)CredentialsCPA requiredPublic accounting experience strongly preferred (Big 4 a plus)